Kinze 3500 User manual

This manual applies to: Model: 3500 Pivot Fold Planters (with conventional hoppers)
2015 - 2018 production
Record the model number and serial number of your planter along with date purchased:
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________
Date Purchased__________________________________
Monitor Serial Number _______________________________________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/Km (Radar Distance Sensor) ____________________
Measured Pulses Per Mile/ Km (Magnetic Distance Sensor) _________________
SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number plate is located on the planter frame as shown below. The serial number provides important information
about your planter and is needed to obtain correct replacement parts. Always provide model number and serial number
to your Kinze Dealer when ordering parts or when contacting Kinze Manufacturing, Inc.
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MODEL 3500
PIVOT FOLD PLANTER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
M0258-01 Rev. 9/17
2015 production
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Model 3500M0258-01
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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
TO THE DEALER
Predelivery service includes assembly, lubrication, adjustment and test. This service helps to ensure planter is delivered
to retail customer/end user ready for field use.
PREDELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist after planter is completely assembled to inspect planter. Check off each item as it is found
satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made.
Row units properly spaced and optional attachments correctly assembled.
All grease fittings in place and lubricated.
All working parts are moving freely. Bolts are tight and cotter pins are spread.
All drive chains properly tensioned and aligned.
Check for oil leaks and proper hydraulic operation.
Hydraulic hoses are routed correctly to prevent damage to hoses.
Inflate tires to specified air pressure. Tighten wheel lug bolts to specified torque.
All safety decals correctly located and legible as shown in Parts Manual. Replace if damaged.
All reflective decals and SMV sign located as shown in Parts Manual and visible when planter is in transport position.
Safety/warning lights correctly installed and working properly.
Paint all parts scratched in shipment or assembly.
All safety lockup devices are on planter and correctly located.
Seed meters performance checked on test stand. Vacuum fan, analog gauge, control box, and hoses installed.
 Auxiliary safety chain is properly installed and hardware is torqued to specification.
 Vacuum fan PTO-driven pump is attached correctly to the tractor. Oil reservoir is filled to capacity and system is
inspected for leaks. (If Applicable)
Planter has been thoroughly checked and to the best of my knowledge is ready for delivery to the customer.
(Signature Of Set-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
OWNER REGISTER
Name Delivery Date
Street Address Model No. 3500 Serial No.
City, State/Province Dealer Name
ZIP/Postal Code Dealer No.

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Predelivery/Delivery Checklist
DELIVERY CHECKLIST
Use the following checklist when planter is delivered as a reminder of important information which should be conveyed
to retail customer/end user. Check off each item as it is fully explained.
Check for proper operation of vacuum fan and PTO driven pump (If Applicable) with tractor to be used with planter.
Life expectancy of this or any other machine is dependent on regular lubrication as directed in the Operator Manual.
All applicable safety precautions.
Along with retail customer/end user, check reflective decals and SMV sign are clearly visible with planter in transport
position and attached to tractor. Check safety/warning lights are in working condition. Tell retail customer/end user
to check federal, state/provincial, and local regulations before towing or transporting on a road or highway.
Give Operator Manual, Parts Manual, and all Instruction Sheets to retail customer/end user and explain all operating
adjustments.
Read warranty to retail customer/end user.
Complete Warranty and Delivery Report form.
To the best of my knowledge this machine has been delivered ready for field use and customer has been fully
informed as to proper care and operation.
(Signature Of Delivery Person/Dealer Name/Date)
AFTER DELIVERY CHECKLIST
The following is a list of items we suggest to check during the first season of use of the equipment.
Check planter performance with retail customer/end user.
Check performance of vacuum or mechanical seed metering system with retail customer/end user.
Review importance of proper maintenance and adherence to all safety precautions with retail customer/end user.
Check for parts that may need to be adjusted or replaced.
Check all safety decals, reflective decals, and SMV sign are correctly located as shown in the Parts Manual and that
decals are legible. Replace if damaged or missing.
Check safety/warning lights are working properly.
(Signature Of Follow-Up Person/Dealer Name/Date)
All registrations must be submitted online at “business.kinze.com” within 5 business days of delivery.
Retain a copy of this form for auditing purposes.
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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
To The Owner ..................................1-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Warranty ......................................1-3
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
General Safety Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Safety Instructions, Signs, and Decals ...............1-6
Initial Preparation................................2-1
Tractor Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
MACHINE OPERATION
Row Marker Safety Lockup ........................2-3
Safety Lockup and Stroke Limiter Pin ................2-3
Transport Latch Locking Pin .......................2-3
Hitch Length Adjustment ..........................2-4
Jack Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
Hydraulic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
PTO Pump Drive And Oil Cooler Option ..............2-7
Tractor Preparation and Hookup ....................2-8
Level Planter ..................................2-10
Cylinder Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Hydraulic Hose Information .......................2-12
Towing Planter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Planting Speed ................................2-14
Contact Drive Spring Adjustment...................2-15
Seed Rate Transmission Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Standard and Half Rate (2 to 1) Drives ..............2-16
Shear Protection ...............................2-17
Wrap Spring Wrench ............................2-18
Contact Wheel Drive Sprockets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Row Marker Speed Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19
Even-Row Push Row Unit ........................2-19
Row Marker Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Row Marker Even-Row Length Adjustment ...........2-21
Offset Hitch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Digital Vacuum Gauge Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
Vacuum Meter System...........................2-23
Analog Vacuum or Pressure Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23
Ridge Planting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Tire Scraper ...................................2-24
Rock Guards ..................................2-24
Auxiliary Work Lights Package. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24
Rear Trailer Hitch ...............................2-25
Field Test .....................................2-26
Check Seed Population ..........................2-26
Determining Pounds Per Acre (Brush-Type Meter) .....2-27
Determining Bushels Per Acre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-27
Granular Chemical Application Field Check ..........2-28
Water Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
ROW UNIT OPERATION
Planting Depth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
“V” Closing Wheel Adjustment (Rubber or Cast Iron) ....3-1
Closing Wheel Shield
(Rubber or Cast Iron “V” Closing Wheels) . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Drag Closing Attachment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Covering Discs/Single Press Wheel Adjustment ........3-3
Seed Hoppers ..................................3-4
Seed Meter Drive Release. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Row Unit Extension Brackets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Row Unit Chain Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Quick Adjustable Down Force Springs Option
(Standard or Heavy Duty) .......................3-6
Field Operation .................................3-8
Interplant Push Row Unit Lockups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Interplant Push Row Unit Clutch Sprocket. . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Interplant Push Row Unit Vacuum Hose Shutoff .......3-11
Brush-Type Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Finger Pickup Seed Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Vacuum Settings ...............................3-14
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Additives .....................................3-18
Bayer Fluency Agent ............................3-19
Frame Mounted Coulter (Pull Row Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Residue Wheels (for Frame Mounted Coulter). . . . . . . . . 3-20
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower (Pull Row Only) .....3-21
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler (Pull Row Only) .......3-21
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................3-22
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................3-24
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Granular Chemical Hopper and Drive ...............3-25
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................3-25
Granular Chemical Banding Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Granular Chemical Bander Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
FERTILIZER
Double Disc Fertilizer Opener ......................4-1
Notched Single Disc Openers ......................4-2
Residue Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener ..............................4-4
Depth/Gauge Wheel Attachment for Notched Single Disc
Fertilizer Opener ..............................4-4
HD Single Disc Fertilizer Opener....................4-5

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Dry Fertilizer Attachment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
Liquid Fertilizer Attachment ........................4-9
RATE CHARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Lubrication Symbols .............................6-1
Sealed Bearings ................................6-1
Wrap Spring Wrench Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Drive Chains ...................................6-2
Center Post ....................................6-4
Wheel Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Liquid Fertilizer Piston Pump Crankcase Oil Level ......6-5
PTO Pump Shaft Coupling (PTO Pump Drive
and Oil Cooler Option) .........................6-5
Bushings ......................................6-6
Grease Fittings .................................6-7
Mounting Bolts and Hardware .....................6-11
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Model 3500 Operating Tire Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
Chain Tension Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Pneumatic Down Pressure Air Compressor Tank ......6-13
Finger Pickup Seed Meter Inspection/Adjustment. . . . . . 6-14
Cleaning Finger Pickup Seed Meter For Storage ......6-15
Brush-Type Seed Meter Maintenance ...............6-16
Cleaning Brush-Type Seed Meter For Storage ........6-17
Vacuum Seed Meter Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Seed Meter Cleanout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18
Drag Closing Attachment ........................6-19
Gauge Wheel Adjustment ........................6-19
Gauge Wheel Arm Bushing and/or
Seal Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20
Gauge Wheel Arm Pivot Spindle Replacement . . . . . . . . 6-20
15" Seed Opener Disc Blade/Bearing Assembly .......6-21
Seed Tube Guard/Inner Scraper ...................6-22
Frame Mounted Coulter .........................6-22
Residue Wheels (For Use With Frame Mounted Coulter) 6-23
Row Unit Mounted Disc Furrower ..................6-23
Row Unit Mounted Bed Leveler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24
Row Unit Mounted Residue Wheel .................6-24
Row Unit Mounted No Till Coulter ..................6-25
Coulter Mounted Residue Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25
Granular Chemical Attachment ....................6-26
Spring Tooth Incorporator ........................6-26
Wear Pad Adjustment/Replacement ................6-27
Row Marker Sequencing/Flow Control Valve Inspection 6-28
PTO Pump Drive and Oil Cooler Option .............6-29
Check Valve Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29
Relief Valve Cartridge Inspection ..................6-29
Row Marker Bearing Lubrication or Replacement . . . . . . 6-30
Wheel Bearing Repack or Replacement .............6-31
Fertilizer Check Valve Cleaning and Repair...........6-31
Piston Pump Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-32
Preparing Planter for Storage .....................6-32
Electrical Wiring Diagram for Light Package ..........6-33
Hydraulic Hose Life .............................6-34
Hydraulic Diagram - Planter.......................6-35
Hydraulic Diagram - Vacuum Fan Motor System .......6-36
Hydraulic Diagram - Optional PTO Pump Drive and Oil
Cooler System...............................6-37
TROUBLESHOOTING
Closing Wheel Troubleshooting .....................7-1
Piston Pump Troubleshooting ......................7-2
Seed Meter (Brush-Type) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
Seed Meter (Finger Pickup) Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Vacuum Seed Meter .............................7-6

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To The Owner
Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. thanks you for your patronage. We appreciate your confidence in Kinze farm machinery. Your
Kinze planter has been carefully designed to provide dependable operation in return for your investment.
This manual has been prepared to aid you in the operation and maintenance of the planter. It should be
considered a permanent part of the machine and remain with the machine when you sell it.
It is the responsibility of the user to read and understand the Operator Manual in regards to safety, operation,
lubrication and maintenance before operation of this equipment. It is the user’s responsibility to inspect and service
the machine routinely as directed in the Operator Manual. We have attempted to cover all areas of safety, operation,
lubrication and maintenance; however, there may be times when special care must be taken to fit your conditions.
Throughout this manual the symbol and the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used to call
attention to safety information that if not followed, will or could result in death or injury. NOTICE and NOTE are used to
call your attention to important information. The definition of each of these terms follows:
NOTE: Special point of information or machine adjustment instructions.
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for machine
components which, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
DANGER
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury, and includes
hazards that are exposed when guards
are removed. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury. It may also
be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Used to address safety practices not
related to personal injury.
NOTICE

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Improperly operating or working on
this equipment could result in death
or serious injury. Read and follow all
instructions in Operator Manual before
operating or working on this equipment.
WARNING
Some photos in this manual may show
safety covers, shields, or lockup devices
removed for visual clarity. NEVER
OPERATOR OR WORK ON machine
without all safety covers, shields, and
lockup device in place as required.
WARNING
NOTE: Some photos in this manual may have been taken of prototype machines. Production machines may
vary in appearance.
NOTE: Some photos and illustrations in this manual show optional attachments installed. Contact your Kinze
Dealer for purchase of optional attachments.

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The Kinze Limited Warranty for your new machine is stated on the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery
Receipt form. Additional copies of the Limited Warranty can be obtained through your Kinze Dealer.
Warranty, within the warranty period, is provided as part of Kinze’s support program for registered Kinze products which
have been operated and maintained as described in this manual. Evidence of equipment abuse or modification beyond
original factory specifications will void the warranty. Normal maintenance, service and repair is not covered by Kinze
warranty.
To register your Kinze product for warranty, a Warranty And Delivery Receipt form must be completed by the Kinze
Dealer and signed by the retail purchaser, with copies to the Dealer, and to the retail purchaser. Registration must be
completed and submitted to Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. within 5 business days of delivery of the Kinze product to the retail
purchaser. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves the right to refuse warranty on serial numbered products which have not
been properly registered.
If service or replacement of failed parts which are covered by the Limited Warranty are required, it is the user’s responsibility
to deliver the machine along with the retail purchaser’s copy of the Warranty And Delivery Receipt to the Kinze Dealer
for service. Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling or labor. Any prior arrangement made
between the Dealer and the retail purchaser in which the Dealer agrees to absorb all or part of this expense should be
considered a courtesy to the retail purchaser.
Kinze warranty does not include cost of travel time, mileage, hauling, or labor.
Warranty
GENERAL INFORMATION
This manual covers all production years of the Model 3500 planter. Contact your Kinze dealer for additional options
which may be available for your specific model year planter.
Information in this manual was current at time of printing. However, due to Kinze’s ongoing product improvement,
production changes may cause your machine to appear slightly different in detail. Kinze Manufacturing, Inc. reserves
the right to change specifications or design without notice and without incurring obligation to install the same on
machines previously manufactured. To obtain the most recent version of your publication, please contact your Kinze
dealer.
Right hand (R.H.) and left hand (L.H.), as used throughout this manual, are determined by facing in direction machine
travels in use, unless otherwise stated.

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Specification
Number of Rows 6 Row 30" 8 Row 30"
Weight Empty (Mechanical)* 5163 lb (2341.8 kg) - 5443 lb (2468.9 kg) 5886 lb (2669.8 kg) - 6269 lb (2843.6 kg)
Weight Empty (Vacuum)* 5163 lb (2341.8 kg) - 5443 lb (2468.9 kg) 5886 lb (2669.8 kg) - 6269 lb (2843.6 kg)
*Seed meter/vacuum system - 13 gpm @ 2000 psi (49 LPM @13790 kPa) case drain plus one SCV
(pressure and return) for vacuum fan hydraulic motor.
Axle Weight (Empty)** 4245 lb (1925.4 kg) 8420 lb (3819.2 kg)
Tongue Weight (Empty)** 918 lb (416.3 kg) 1820 lb (825.5 kg)
**Weight based off a typical configuration of a complete machine.
Transport Height 10' 6" (3.2M) 10' 6" (3.2M)
Planting Length 19' 8" (6.0M) 19' 8" (6.0M)
Transport Length 23' 9" (7.3M) 26' 5" (8.4M)
Planting Width 16' 10" (5.2M) 21' 10" (6.7M)
Transport Width 11' 2" (3.5M) 11' 2" (3.5M)
Seed Capacity 1.75 bu. (Vacuum / Hopper); 1.90 bu. (Mechanical / Hopper)
Transport Tires Four 7.50" x 20" 8 ply rib implement tires w/ center groove - Inflate to 40 psi (275.7 kPa)
Contact Drive Tires Two 4.10" x 6" spring-loaded contact drive tires. - Inflate to 50 psi (344.7 kPa)
Field Lift One center post lift cylinder. (Front or rear mount.)
Row Markers Two-fold low profile with 16" concave, solid blades and cast iron hubs.
*Base machine weights include planter frame including row markers, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, fittings, tires, wheels,
drive and drill shafts, sprockets, chains and required drive components, parking jack, safety/warning lights, SMV sign,
transport safety chain, and Kinze pull row units (closing wheel arms less closing wheels) with seed hopper, lid, and dual
quick adjustable down force springs option. Vacuum includes additional weight of fan, manifolds, and hoses.
Tractor Hydraulic Requirements
Configuration Requirements Description
Base machine with mechanical meters.
2 SCV 10 gpm
(38 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
Base machine with vacuum meters.*
3 SCV 25 gpm
(95 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
#3 SCV: Vacuum fan
Base machine with vacuum meters and
tractor mounted PTO pump.* 2 SCV 15 gpm
(57 L/min)
#1 SCV: Planter lift
#2 SCV: Markers/fold (manual selector valve)
Specifications
TOOLS REQUIRED
Hardware Size / Tool Required
/" = /"/" = /"
(nut for /" hardware uses /" tool)
/" = 1/" 1/" = 1/"
/" = /"/" = /"/" = 1/" 1/" = 2/"
/" = /"/" = /" 1" = 1/"